People v. Sidberry

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish his guilt of assault in the second degree beyond a reasonable doubt (see Penal Law § 120.05 [1]). Moreover, upon our independent review pursuant to CPL 470.15 (5), we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 633 [2006]). The evidence was sufficient to establish that the defendant repeatedly punched the victim in the face and head, causing the victim’s serious…